Thailand, preparing for their second World Cup after their debut in Canada four years ago, will have three warm-ups – against France in Orleans on Saturday, away to hosts Belgium on June 1 and finally, against Kontich FC in Leuven, Belgium, on June 4. The Kingdom have been drawn in World Cup Finals group F alongside top seeds the US, Sweden and Chile. “The warm-up games especially with France, will serve as a good opportunity to test our tactics,” said national coach and former Thailand player Nungruethai Sathongwien. Nungruethai SathongwienDespite the huge challenges ahead, Nungruethai’s goal is to take at least a point from each of the three warm-up games to boost team morale ahead of the World Cup. Although all the teams in the warm-ups are stronger than teams in our World Cup group, we still hope to take a point from them.”Team manager Nualphan Lamsam, meanwhile, is warning her players to be careful with their health and ensure they are in peak condition for the World Cup.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 21, 2019 10:41 UTC